The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
Seen it?2005 | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Mickey's Christmas Carol, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
During the holiday season, when the animals of the Central Park Zoo are preparing for Christmas, Private, the youngest of the penguins notices that the Polar Bear is all alone. Assured that nobody should have to spend Christmas alone, Private goes into the city for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Along the way, he gets stuffed into a stocking
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gary Trousdale
- Tom McGrathSkipper (voice)
- Chris MillerKowalski (voice)
- Christopher KnightsPrivate (voice)
- John DiMaggioRico (voice)
- Bill FagerbakkeTed the Polar Bear (voice)
- Rif HuttonAdditional Voices (voice)
- Holly DorffAdditional Voices (voice)
- Hope LevyAdditional Voices (voice)
- Mitch CarterAdditional Voices (voice)
- Elisa GabrielliOld Lady (voice)